Get ready for a night of "rowdy acoustic" with The Cropdusters. A staple of the Fargo music scene, this band strips down your favorite songs and rebuilds them with banjo, guitar, bass, and plenty of attitude. Loud enough to dance to and good enough to listen to, The Cropdusters are the perfect soundtrack for a […]
Day of Bliss is a high-energy "new grunge" power trio hailing from Fargo, North Dakota. Channeling the raw, distorted spirit of the 1990s alternative scene, the band fuses heavy riffs and dynamic rhythms with a modern edge. Known for their commanding live performances at local staples like The Aquarium, Day of Bliss has quickly made […]
The Donny Dahl Band is a high-energy variety cover band based in Fargo, North Dakota. Fronted by veteran entertainer Donny Dahl, the group is known for their electrifying stage presence and a crowd-pleasing setlist that spans genres and decades. Drawing on Dahl’s 25+ years of experience in entertainment scenes from Las Vegas to Seattle, the […]
Justice for Stringbean is a progressive string band based in the Fargo-Moorhead area that blends high-energy bluegrass with Americana grit. Taking their name from the legendary (and tragic) country figure David "Stringbean" Akeman, the group honors traditional string music while injecting it with a modern, driving spirit. Featuring Aaron Niehaus (banjo), Aaron Johnson (guitar), Dakota […]
Poitin is the premier Irish trad band of the Red River Valley and the long-standing house band at Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo. Named after the legendary (and potent) Irish moonshine, the group distills the spirit of the Emerald Isle into lively, authentic performances. Known for their regular sessions on the Dempsey's stage, Poitin […]
Kohlrabi Soup is a high-energy bluegrass band that has quickly become a favorite in the Fargo-Moorhead folk scene. Blending traditional string-picking with a modern, "bluegrass-ified" twist on contemporary hits, the group delivers a sound that is as rustic as it is refreshing. Featuring a talented lineup of pickers—including Aaron Niehaus (fiddle), Steve Burket (guitar), Joe […]
The Brothers Burn Mountain are a hypnotic, high-energy duo that have become legendary favorites in the Fargo music scene, despite hailing from the deep woods north of Duluth. Consisting of real-life brothers Ryan and Jesse Dermody, the pair creates a massive, wall-of-sound experience using only electric guitar, vocals, and a drum kit. Known for their […]
Pirates on Cassette describes themselves as "your ultimate live mixtape experience," and for good reason. Based in Fargo, North Dakota, this high-energy variety band skips the deep cuts in favor of a constantly rotating setlist designed to sound like a perfect party playlist on shuffle. Frequent headliners at Dempsey’s Public House, they are known for […]
Twine is a heavy-hitting "Jam-Rock" collective based in Minneapolis, known for reviving the Twin Cities' improvisational music scene. Described as a power-rock group with a funk and soul backbone, the band is centered around the dual-guitar attack of Will Effertz and Kevin Fowke, supported by a driving rhythm section that keeps their extended jams tight […]
